Civil and Environmental Construction Inspector

About Us

At EA, you'll find yourself surrounded by dynamic professionals that embrace collaboration and curiosity to foster innovation and problem-solving. This culture forms the essence of our value proposition to apply high-quality, objective, and interdisciplinary services to complex environmental challenges. With a strong foundation in servant leadership and community service, EA employees are encouraged to pursue personal and professional passions. As a team, we empower each other to share ideas, believe in our common purpose, and value differing perspectives.

We are looking for a Construction Inspector to join our growing team and contribute to the successful delivery of civil and environmental infrastructure projects. Our work spans all phases of the project lifecycle, and this role is focused on field-based construction oversight-with opportunities to grow into construction management, operations support, and environmental monitoring.

If you are detail-oriented, field-savvy, and eager to work on meaningful infrastructure projects, we encourage you to apply.

• Inspect ongoing construction activities to ensure compliance with design plans, specifications, and applicable standards
• Oversee construction of:
  • Site development features (grading, drainage, utilities, pavement, concrete)
  • Stormwater management systems
  • Water and wastewater infrastructure
  • Landfill cells and closure systems (geomembranes, geocomposites, geotextiles, compacted clay liners)
• Maintain accurate daily reports, field logs, and photographic documentation of work progress
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, owners, and contractors to identify and address construction deficiencies
• Participate in construction progress meetings and provide timely status updates
• Assist with communication between contractors, clients, and regulatory agencies
• Support the project team with field engineering tasks or environmental monitoring, as needed

• High School Diploma/GED or Associate/Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering, or a related field
• 4+ years of experience in civil/environmental construction inspection
• Experience in materials testing, utility installation, reinforced concrete, drainage systems, pavement, and geosynthetics is preferred
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Teams; able to operate a laptop in the field
• Physically able to stand and walk on uneven terrain at active construction sites for extended periods

Note:

This position requires specific driving duties. You must be able to pass a motor vehicle records check required by our insurer.

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen.

$52,000 — $83,200 USD

The EA pay range for this position is intended as a general guideline and does not guarantee specific compensation or salary. Factors considered when making an offer include job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, alignment with market data, and compliance with federal and state laws.

At EA, our core values are openness, balance, and challenge and we strive to improve the quality of the environment in which we live, one project at a time. Our professional, team-centric culture promotes collaboration and flexibility and allows employees to guide their own career development path. To that end, we provide training and coaching to support ongoing development for our project managers and consulting engineers.

EA prides itself on servant leadership, career development for staff in all areas, and maintaining work-life balance including flexible schedules. We have a tremendous base of positive client relationships that has resulted in a stable backlog of projects and opportunities for growth. We offer paid volunteer time, tuition reimbursement, knowledge sharing, industry advancement, professional associations, and industry conferences. EA is proud to offer a fantastic benefits package that includes the following:

• 401k with Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive Salary
• Low deductible health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Generous paid-time-off policy
• Paid volunteer time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional Development
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee wellness program

If you are interested in applying for employment with EA and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the EA Talent Acquisition Office  For TTY users, dial 711.

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